Kabani River, one of the three east flowing rivers of
Kerala, is an important tributary of the river Cauvery. Kabani and its
tributaries constitute a powerful river system in the landscape of
Wayanad.
Panamaram rivulet
takes its origin from the perennial lake called,’Pookodu Lake’. It
flows swiftly through mountain gorges and joined by other streams, tumbles
down into Panamaram valley. Six kilometers further from panamaram, this
river joins with the Mananthavady rivulet, originating from the lower
regions of the peak ‘Thondarmudi’. From this confluence onwards, the
river is known as Kabani, a mighty, perennial river which after entering
Karnataka state, joins with the river Cauvery. Almost entire Wyayanad is
drained by the Kabani River and its tributaries, namely, Panamaram River,
Manathavady River and Thirunelli River.
